Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A52s
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; estimated prices are $504 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 35/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $504
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $504 | $449 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 386.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $55. Samsung Galaxy A52s is cheaper by $55.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (82/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (77/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 32 points (67/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.